if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Ballotpedia features 393,636 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Jim:http://commit2vote2016.com. Drawing from years of experience, this inspirational resource will revive the faithfulness and fortitude a woman needs to partner with God as they shape the character and heart of a future godly man. John S.: Yeah. This daily guide will help give direction to your prayers for the pro-life movement. In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. John F.:Well, stop by www.focusonthefamily.com/radio where well link to a lot of great information about this election and what you can do. As a pediatrician, Dr. Meg Meeker has seen thousands of girls come through her office through the years. They assert that transparency leads to a better marital relationship, and a better chance at healing! The Spanish version is HERE. Tim and his wife, Noreen, are both on staff with BiolasCenter for Marriage and Relationshipswhere he is a co-host ofThe Art of Relationshippodcast. Talking back. As partners, he equips us with solid ways to handle conflict and communication. Tantrums. In Are You Really OK? Click Here for National Voter Guides OR Choose a state for registration, voting information, and guides. And I think we need to have a lot of grace and compassion with each other, because the world is watching, and I want to encourage people not to let their passion about the election dampen their affection or their respect for brothers and sisters in the Lord, because when this is over, we need to have intact relationships. BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Mayor Paul Alfrey caught lying to citizens contacting him. Dr. Randy Schroeder provides the insight you need to be a leader-parent. Greg Koukl is a writer, public speaker and talk show host whos spent 30 years advocating for and defending the Christian worldview. The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms FocusontheFamily. They cover Congress, the State Legislature, Judges, and the Amendments. HisDr. Lee Warren Podcast, which is heard in more than 60 countries, helps listeners use the power of neuroscience, faith, and common sense to change their lives. Rhonda Stoppe describes her early motherhood challenges of raising a son, which was intimidating to her. Our program was paid for by Focus on the Family through generous listeners like you and on behalf of Jim Daly and the entire team, thanks for listening. She knows what makes for strong, happy, healthy young womenand what puts our daughters at risk. . And for me, I think one of the clarifying scriptures this year for me is Matthew 22. We need to do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with our God. How can we love our neighbor as ourself when we say, Well, Im gonna wash my hands of this and just kind of let you fend for yourself, even though I know Gods ways are best? Drawing upon 35 years of experience as a mentor, pastors wife, and homeschool mom, Rhonda Stoppe offers encouragement and guidance to women as an author and public speaker. In this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Amber and Guy discuss how they bravely faced the triggers head-on, and committed to working on their own relationships with Jesus. Kim Meeder and her husband, Troy, are the co-founders ofCrystal Peaks Youth Ranch, a non-profit organization in Bend, Oregon, that rescues abused horses and pairs them with hurting kids for mutual healing. He has also written numerous articles for several prominent national magazines. Combining that experience with her famous common sense, she explains the eleven steps that will help your daughterwhether shes a toddler or a troubled teento achieve her full human potential. Get this free five-part video series with author and speaker Jonathan McKee that features discussion questions, action items, and biblical insight to help the whole family., Last Wednesdays passage of theBorn-Alive Abortion SurvivorsProtection Act in the House of Representatives elicited a predictable yet inexplicable chorus of criticism from pro-abortion Democrats. We cant choose to be in another cultural moment. I think AleksandrSolzhenitsyn, in his wonderful speech at Harvard University said that the indication of a cultural decline is the decadence of art, obviously, and the lack of great statesmen. And we have links to those 38 groups that have voter guides at our website, which is http://commit2vote2016.com. Youll learn great phrases to employ such as Either/Or/You Decide and When You/Then You. These results are automatically generated from Google. And what can you do about it? These are just little irritants though, right? Popular speaker Rhonda Stoppe, mom to two sons, knows this opportunity is a challenge, a joy, and probably the most important work of a womans life. When you look at the big issues, youve touched on some of the more rightfully obvious ones, but what about the Supreme Court? Gary Thomas is an international speaker and best-selling, award-winning author whose books includeMarried Sex,Sacred MarriageandSacred Parenting. It is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I mean, theres nothing seemingly pristine in this particular election. Debras popular relationship advice blog,TrueLoveDates.com, and herLove + Relationshipspodcast reach millions of people each year offering guidance on topics including love, sex, and marriage. Dr. Randy Schroeder has spent more than four decades writing, counseling, speaking, and teaching. While there is no perfect parent, this nuts-and-bolts material will equip you to lead your child in a loving, confident manner. Jim: And I love the way Chuck would encourage me, and Im sure you, to say, Dont become an ideologue. All the major parties lay out what they believe, and while thats not binding on a candidate, it certainly indicates where they will go. Ive been thinking about this. We believe that this opens the door for ballot abuse and fraud in the hands of the wrong people." Want to Ballot Gather? Those are things that even our own founding documents in America recognize as primarily coming from God, not from the state. Gary and his wife, Lisa, reside in Texas and have three children. You can confidently and lovingly share your faithyou just need to learn some new tactics to do so! Thats why that one matters, I think, more than others. Our volunteer teams on the ground will now distribute them to churches, organizations, and businesses. John S.: Well, thats right.And Jim, heres another thing that I think is very important. He shares five keys to saving your marriage: humility, respect, mercy, communication, and resilience. There are numerous resources available online. You will be able to successfully lead and lovingly encourage your child toward a Godly life! To be an effective parent, you must be a leader in your childs life, guiding with a gentle hand and setting a solid example. And he said, America will cease to be great, when America ceases to be good. It feels like, especially with this election, we are at that point where we are no longer good; where theres so much corruption, so much damaging influence going on. This is not a spiritual truth; it is a truth of the universe. With enthusiasm that will set ablaze your passion to reach the hurting, Kim Meeder encourages you to let the holy fire of Gods presence fill your heart, soul, mind and strength. Have you ever wondered what a baby looked like in the womb? Internal conflicts or external pressures might make you wonder if something sinister is going on. California Secretary of State 916-657-2166 Email California Election Information iVoterGuide iVoterGuide.com There is some responsibility, some expected responsibility of being an American citizen and a Christian, and I think we need to go to the ballots. And thats why in 1 Peter, the apostle wrote to a church, kind of where were at. You mentioned Alexis De Tocqueville earlier. This expanded edition of the bestseller features updated content on issues like technology and identity, and comes with new material designed to invite children into the family prayer circle. As a latchkey kid, Wendy Speake turned to sugar for comfort. To be an effective parent, you must be a leader in your childs life, guiding with a gentle hand and setting a solid example. Michigan Family Forum is pleased to offer the following 2020 voter guides for each county in Michigan. Using solid biblical principles, he helps you and your spouse grow your friendship, be supportive partners through the good times and the bad, and develop a healthy and satisfying sex life. As you listen to the Lias story, youll feel hope that you, too, can see real marriage transformation! I loved it. From almost the very beginning of their marriage, Amber and Guy Lia experienced various tensions and personality clashes related to house cleaning, backseat driving, workaholism, and intimacy. We just want to offer some help in answering some questions that many Christians are contacting us here at Focus about, and hopefully help you think through some of the big issues that are at stake in this election. Is there ever a strong rationale for sitting it out? Approaching the elections with that Christian worldview in mind, how can we prioritize the different positions the candidates stand for? As we approach the 2020 presidential election, we believe it's important to know where each candidate stands on critical issues of interest to the fate and future of the American family. But marriages can and will not only survive but thrive when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another. Those are the powerful words of bestselling author Gary Thomas in his newest bookCherish. Now legislaturesthis is interestingat the state level are 17 times more productive than Congress. Jodie Berndt is a public speaker, a Bible teacher, and the the author of 10 books. Marriage coaches Dave and Ashley Willis encourage couples to be completely open and honest with their spouse about private struggles they may face, like depression or a secret addition. Shes been doing that for the past thirty years. Contact Name * First Name Last Name Text Phone Number * Area Code Phone Number Life can be pretty stressful. Kevin A. Thompson (MDiv, Beeson Divinity School) is lead pastor at Community Bible Church, a growing multi-site church with four locations in western Arkansas. Dr. Leman has written more than 50 books includingThe Birth Order Book,Have a New Kid by FridayandMaking Children Mind Without Losing Yours. And depending on how you navigate each season, your relationship will either flourish and grow, or it will slowly die. Dr. Kevin Leman offers advice to help parents transform their childs behavior. So, after all youve seen through the SeeLife 21 Episodic journey; what can you do now? With engaging stories and clear, simple language, pastor Kevin Thompson shows how to live out three distinct roles in marraige. In this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Amber and Guy discuss how they bravely faced the triggers head-on, and committed to working on their own relationships with Jesus. His previous book,No Place to Hide, was included on the 2015 U.S. Air Force Chief of Staffs Recommended Reading List. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. And they can get it there. Thomas shows that although there are a countless number of marriages consisting of two people just going through the motions, there are real ways this pattern can be reversed: when husbands and wives learn to cherish one another in proven, loving, and everyday actions and words. Youll find out why more women choose life once they hear their babys heartbeat and realize its a real living human! Jim: Amen. Gary Thomas is an international speaker and best-selling, award-winning author whose books includeMarried Sex,Sacred MarriageandSacred Parenting. Domestic Religious Freedom Hostility Against Churches Is on the Rise in the United States December 14, 2022 Arielle Del Turco Jim: Well, Carrie, that is such an important point, and its one that I struggle with because theres so much energy in this political arena when it comes to the Body of Christ. I think that will be the main point today. And dignity of lifethis is not, you know, Carrie so well put the idea of Whose image is on the coin? Jesus said. This is the next chapter of the pro-life movement. Dr. Kevin Leman offers advice to help parents transform their childs behavior. Youll be encouraged to intentionally invest in your marriage. It is a coin. He shares five keys to saving your marriage: humility, respect, mercy, communication, and resilience. Jim: And well have that link at our website, http://commit2vote2016.com. CAP's 2022 Voter Guide offers information about federal, state and local candidates; propositions; school board candidates; and judicial retention candidates on the ballot. Jim: That is convicting. Greg has published nearly 230 articles and has spoken on 80 college and university campuses in the U.S. and abroad. October 24, 2016 Radio host John Stonestreet and Carrie Gordon Earll, Focus on the Family's Vice President of Government and Public Policy, discuss our civic responsibility to make our voices heard in the upcoming elections. You want to Celebrate Life! Popular speaker Rhonda Stoppe, mom to two sons, knows this opportunity is a challenge, a joy, and probably the most important work of a womans life. Has Focus on the Family helped you or your family? Weve addressed that on the websites, so if one of those categories fits you, you can go look that up. Greg pulls from his over 30 years of experience debating atheists and agnostics to help you share your faith with grace and truth. Again, go to our website at http://commit2vote2016.comand we will connect you with state policy councils across the country that have non-partisan voter guides that will give you the skinny on where these candidates stand on the issues you care about. Guy and Amber own Storehouse Media Group, a faith- and family-friendly TV and film production company based in Los Angeles. Using solid biblical principles, he helps you and your spouse grow your friendship, be supportive partners through the good times and the bad, and develop a healthy and satisfying sex life. John S.: I dont think so; not in the American experience, because we have the opportunity. Jim: Let me ask you this. His previous book,No Place to Hide, was included on the 2015 U.S. Air Force Chief of Staffs Recommended Reading List. She also travels intermittently to work in mission hospitals in Pakistan and other countries. Jodie Berndt loves to pray for her children. This covers the Governor's race and the US Senate race. When you donate to Focus on the Family, youll be encouraging and lifting up families across this nation and wed like to say thank you for your generosity by offering a complimentary subscription to Citizen magazine, so donate today. Is that it? There is some real strident comments and disagreementssocial media, mainstream media and what we have here are people of good conscience, good will, who disagree on how to approach this election; whether to vote in a particular race, whether to vote at all. ), fall (showing our true colors), and winter (long days ahead). Thats probably true for many of us, but while it would be easy to throw your hands up in despair, we still have a privilege and a duty to make a difference in a number of ways by voting on November 8th. (Part 1 of 2). In this Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast, apologist Greg Koukl outlines the Columbo tactic of asking questions, the self-defeating argument tactic to find holes in your opponents arguments, and other specific methods for engaging in faith-building conversations with others. A husband-wife team offers practical advice for married couples to end the cycle of reactionary arguments by examining the most common issues that trigger disagreements and apply Gods Word to radically transform relationships. If youre in Colorado Springs, wed be delighted to have you visit our Welcome Center and Bookstore. [2] Focus on the Family is one of a number of evangelical parachurch organizations that rose to prominence in the 1980s. And finally, power, because somebodys going to take every one of these offices, and we are gonna give them power with our vote. We believe that this opens the door for ballot abuse and fraud in . Greg pulls from his over 30 years of experience debating atheists and agnostics to help you share your faith with grace and truth. Has Focus on the Family helped you or your family? Isnt that a great headline? Jim: But it seems to push people away, because they say, Well, why do it? And what Hes saying is, you can be a good believer, engage with the civil government, and not compromise your vows to God. Click here I dont think we can do that. We cant expect that not to penetrate politics. I am pleased to announce that our2022 Florida Voter Guides are now online. This gripping inspirational memoir grapples with the tension between faith and scienceand between death and hopeas a seasoned neurosurgeon faces insurmountable odds and grief both in the office and at home. He is also a popular public speaker and media personality who has made countless guest appearances on numerous radio and TV programs. Slamming doors. And so, its hard. Jodie Berndt is a public speaker, a Bible teacher, and the the author of 10 books. You know, things are getting uncomfortable, the cultural pressure is increasing, and said, listen, hope is not an option; hope is a command. Every year he meets with nearly one hundred couples with a range of needs, from pre-marital counseling to navigating the most serious betrayals. Commit and the number 2 vote 2016 dot com. Kim is a popular motivational speaker and the author of a half dozen books includingHope RisingandBridge Called Hope, which feature inspirational stories from her ranch. Unexpected Choice is told from the perspective of a doctor who actually performed abortions through Planned Parenthood. Many people talk about it in the context of the lesser of two evils. The organization describes itself as "dedicated to nurturing and defending families worldwide" and protecting family values. Give your best pitch to the person listening whos saying, I dont know if Im gonna vote. Give me your best shot. And some of the deep divide that Carrie mentioned, I see it, and its really discouraging. Later, she began reading scripture and God gradually changed her heart on the abortion issue. She offers fun and practical encouragement that moms and dads can put to work immediately in their daily lives as they prepare their children for a life in Christ. Dr. Tim Muehlhoff is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California where he teaches classes in family communication, interpersonal communication, apologetics, gender, and conflict resolution. Marriage coaches Dave and Ashley Willis encourage couples to be completely open and honest with their spouse about private struggles they may face, like depression or a secret addition. You know, this guy has 3 of the 12, but this one has 9 of the 12. They are only available digitally and can bedownloaded here. Im in that seat right now. After a couple has chosen life, hear the heartwarming stories of children that culture would have cast aside, yet are making tremendous impacts in their communities. In this episode, we will tackle tough questions like, When does life begin? and What does the Bible, Giving Your Preschooler a Good Foundation, 8605 Explorer Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1051, Play Video about see life episode 4 normal version, Play Video about see life episode 5 normal version, The Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview, Being Completely Transparent With Your Spouse, Reaching Across Cultural Divides (Part 2 of 2), Reaching Across Cultural Divides (Part 1 of 2). That is well said. And even in the Declaration, the dignity of life is recognized as a gift from God, not a mandate from the state. So as I look at this as a woman, I just have to go to the Word. 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